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Professor designs South Dakota ornaments for National Christmas Tree
Last week, the 93rd National Christmas Tree was lit at the White House in Washington, D.C., and USD had a part in the spectacle that is viewed by thousands of visitors. This year, the tree’s decorations reflect the celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, and some of the ornaments were created by a […]
Past, present USD students react to Paris attacks
For Joel Babb, a real estate appraiser and 1973 graduate of USD, Nov. 13 was just another night in Paris. He and his wife were asleep in their Parisian home in the city’s administrative district, located just a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower when they heard sirens. That’s when they got the call from […]
USD alumnus assumes powerful US House of Representatives position
USD alumnus Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, became one of the most powerful members of Congress last week. “Out of 435 members in the House of Representatives, he is definitely in the top 10 most powerful people, perhaps the top five,” political science instructor Mary Pat Bierle said. Brady was elected in a private meeting by […]
Warm weather expected to continue through November
Warm weather in the Midwest and Northeast should continue well into November, according to AccuWeather. The warm weather with only a few expected cool days is the result of El Niño, the warm phase of routine water temperature fluctuations in the tropical Pacific Ocean, the weather service said. A couple of dips of cool air […]
USD graduate nominated by Obama for US Attorney position
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated University of South Dakota School of Law graduate Randolph Seiler to be South Dakota’s U.S. Attorney. Seiler has been the acting U.S. attorney in the state since March, when then-U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson stepped down for a job in private practice. The U.S. Senate must […]
Upcoming FAFSA changes to make process easier for students
An announcement made by President Barack Obama earlier this month will make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process easier for USD students. According to a White House fact sheet on the change, as of now, students are unable to submit their FAFSA until Jan. 1. Their family’s taxes from the previous year also have to be completed […]
Fatal shooting by campus cop prompts colleges’ reviews
CINCINNATI (AP) — A University of Cincinnati police officer’s fatal shooting of a motorist he stopped over a missing front license plate has grabbed other colleges’ attention, prompting discussions and reviews of their own police policies. News of the July 19 shooting of motorist Samuel DuBose spread quickly through the campus law enforcement community. It […]
President Abbott views OU video as ‘teaching moment’
In light of the incidents and debate over the First Amendment at Oklahoma University, The Volante talked to President James W. Abbott about his feelings on the First Amendment. Abbott is the chairman of the Newseum Institute and on the board of directors of the Freedom Forum in Washington, D.C. The Volante talked to President James W. […]
VIDEO: National Music Museum chosen as host site for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit
William Shakespeare once wrote “If music be the food of love, play on.” In 2016, these words — along with 36 of his plays — will be on display in the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota. The NMM announced Feb. 26 it had been selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library as […]
INTERACTIVE: National Music Museum selected to host Shakespeare exhibit
Update 3/4/15: Added interactive map of where Shakepeare’s First Folio will travel. A 1623 edition of the first collection of William Shakespeare’s plays is going on display at the National Music Museum at the University of Dakota in 2016. The exact dates of the exhibit’s opening will be announced in April. During the month that […]